The average price of a 7-day trip to Adelaide is $1,743 for a solo traveler, $3,130 for a couple, and $5,869 for a family of 4. Adelaide hotels range from $39 to $178 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to East London Airport (ELS) are between $930 and $2,249 per person for economy flights and $2,918 to $7,057 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $55 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Adelaide, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ELS and stay in a Adelaide hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Adelaide is usually mid January.
Average Adelaide Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Adelaide for a week is $1,050-$2,670($150-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $518 to $1,889 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Adelaide for a week is $2,630-$5,664($376-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $3,778 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Adelaide for a week is $3,510-$9,828($501-$1,404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $7,556 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Adelaide
How cheap can you make a vacation to Adelaide? The cheapest trip to Adelaide is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $182 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $32.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Adelaide for a week is $815-$3,431($116-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $518 to $1,889 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $182 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Adelaide for a week is $1,438-$5,530($205-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $3,778 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $182 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Adelaide for a week is $2,876-$10,394($411-$1,485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $7,556 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $291 to $333 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Adelaide cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Adelaide Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Adelaide.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Adelaide for a week is $2,387-$8,319($341-$1,188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,383 to $3,835 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Adelaide for a week is $4,246-$12,966($607-$1,852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,766 to $7,670 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Adelaide for a week is $8,492-$24,462($1,213-$3,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,532 to $15,340 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $356 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $979 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Adelaide Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Adelaide is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Adelaide due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Adelaide Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Adelaide hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Adelaide.
Flight Costs to Adelaide
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,249 average in mid June to a low of $930 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,289. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Adelaide our data includes 14 originating airports, and 31 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Adelaide from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $4,220 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $106.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Adelaide, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,319, so you can easily save about 142% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Adelaide can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $444 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.